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Against Saints there was plenty more that went wrong than that against a rejuvenated side who showed more than a few glimpses of the power game that won them the Premiership in 2014.

George North scores the bonus-point try (Image: David Rogers/Getty Images)

But there’s no need to panic.

Few would have expected the Blue, Black and Whites to have picked up eight points in the first three rounds given they had trips to two of their least favourite grounds – Welford Road and Franklin’s Gardens – and the double European champions to contend with.

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If they can’t upset the odds, a losing bonus point there would put Bath on 18 or 19 points after six rounds and firmly in the play-off places.

Given the club started the season with an injury hangover, they’ve lost more players since and would have faced three of last season’s top four already, that would be a very solid base to build from going into the winter.